Hosted by MacGregor Downs Country Club
August 6-9, 2009
The Prevent Blindness Mixed Doubles Tennis Classic is the most well received amateur tennis tournament in the Triangle! Join players and fans from area tennis clubs for a weekend of great tennis to support the mission of Prevent Blindness North Carolina – to prevent blindness, preserve and restore sight, and promote good vision for all.
This year’s honoree is Andy Andrews, President/CEO of Dominion Realty Partners, LLC in Raleigh, NC and a former North Carolina State tennis All-American in doubles and singles. Andy led an impressive career on the pro circuit, gaining a top-10 world doubles ranking and reaching the finals of the 1982 Australian Open.
For more information about registering your team or if your organization would like to become a sponsor, contact PBNC at 919.755.5044.
Presenting Event Sponsor:
11th Annual “A Little Night Vision” Gala
The 11th annual “A Little Night Vision”, held at Carter-Finley Stadium’s Vaughn Towers, featured the rocking sounds of Risse, an impressive silent auction, and tasty hors d’oeuvres. On February 28, more than 250 attendees helped contribute over $30,000 in support of PBNC. Be sure to check out the event’s pictures at www.emorylanephotography.com/blog, courtesy of Emory Lane Photography.
Special thanks to our volunteer committee, chaired this year by Brad McCorkle and Amy Tortorella. And special thanks to the following
Supporting Sponsors
Gospodarek CPA, PA
Table Sponsors:
Retina Associates
Vision Research Corporation
Pedestal Sponsors:
Broyhill Family Foundation
Raleigh Ophthalmology
All Eyes on Tonight Sponsors
Duke Eye Center
Inspire Pharmaceuticals
Laser Eye Center of the Carolinas
Night Vision Sponsors:
Four County Eye Associates
M-Pact Marketing
McNamara Properties
Murray’s New and Used Tire Bargains
Re/Max One Realty
Triangle Recovery and Investigative Services
Charles Ullman and Associates
Networking Reception Sponsor
Local Eye Site
Late Night After Party Sponsor:
LM Restaurant—Cary Carolina Ale House
Patrons:
Dom Boykin
Commercial Works
Cunningham and Company
Colby Hall
Billy and Julie Hampton
Mary Elizabeth Harnett, MD, William H. Coles, MD and Odette Houghton, MD
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
Nathalie Martin
In-Kind Sponsors
Carolina Printing
East Coast Entertainment
Empire Distributors
Harris Wholesale
Committee Members
Brad McCorkle and Amy Tortorella, Co-Chairs
Mindy Amerson
Mary Carr
Julie Cox
Julie Hampton
Nicole Papworth-Jones
Nathalie Martin
Jennifer Pate
Carson Satterfield
Wendy Sims
Brigitte Taylor
Dan Woodall
Photography Provided By:
Emory Lane Photography
Amy Ruchte
10th Annual A Little Night Vision Gala Saturday, February 16, 2008
All photographs from the event are provided courtesy of Leah Bowman Photography
On February 16, the magic of Hollywood came to downtown Raleigh for an evening of fun. The 10th annual “A Little Night Vision”, held at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, featured a delicious tasting of local restaurants, the rocking sounds of the Fantasy Band, and a silent auction valued at over $20,000. With over 300 in attendance, this evening proved to be a wonderful time and raised over $41,000 for the sight saving efforts of PBNC. Food was provided by Barbara Boney Caterers, Bentley’s at Crossroads, Square Rabbit and Taverna Agora.
Special thanks to our volunteer committee, chaired this year by Julie Cox and Melissa Essick. And special thanks to the following
Supporting Sponsors
Gospodarek CPA
O2 Fitness
Silent Auction Grand Sponsor
TLC Laser Eye Center
Entertainment Sponsor
Time Warner Cable
Table
Alcon
Bluewater GMAC
DowntownRaleigh.com
Inspire Pharmaceuticals
Vision Research Corporation
Pedestal
Broyhill Foundation
The Hamlin Companies
All Eyes on Tonight
Gregory Poole Equipment Company
The Janni Group
KDI Golden Corral
Raleigh Ophthalmology
Triangle Professional Search
WholesaleBalloons.com
Night Vision
Combustion Technologies Corporation
Duke University Eye Center
Randall and Theresa Essick
Four County Eye Associates
Adrienne and Andy Jackson
Murray’s New and Used Tire Bargains
The Preiss Company Private Investor Division/Kirk and Donna Preiss, Bo and Linda Winn
Poyner and Spruill LLP
Triangle Recovery and Investigative Services
Ullman and Associates
Patrons
Anderson, Jones and Gengo, PLLC—Matthew and Michelle Duncan
John and Stephanie Beltrone
Bowling Eye Clinic OD, PA--Dr. J. Earl and Beverly Bowling
Carolina Benefit Plans
Carolina Express Deliveries—David Sardinha and Julie Cox
Crystal Transportation Services—Phil and Linda Booker
DPG Real Estate Services
Dine with Us Club—Paul and Robin Spinak
Jimmy Dodd CPA
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Edmisten
Ernst and Young
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Essick
Guardian Fulfillment Services—Vann and Beth Bowen
Tommy and Frances Jenkins
Steven and Pamela Keene
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore
Molly and Darwin Nichols
Jennifer Phillips and Jorge Abad
Kathleen Purcell
School Health Corporation
Ron and Debbie Serbin
Cindy Snyder
Swank Chiropractic Center—Tim and Vicky Swank
Walt and Joyce Winiewicz
To find out more about programs and services at Prevent Blindness North Carolina, call 919-755-5044.
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